Quantum technologies

The Australian Government’s National Quantum Strategy 2023 outlines new opportunities for international partnerships. It includes collaborations to grow Australia’s quantum industry. The strategy aims to:

• build sovereign capability for future advancements
• position Australia as an international destination for quantum talent and investment
• support commercialisation.

The National Quantum Strategy sets out a long-term vision for how Australia will pursue opportunities in quantum technologies. A National Quantum Advisory Committee will provide guidance. The strategy aims to:

• trigger investment and research into quantum technologies
• secure access to essential quantum infrastructure and materials
• build a skilled and growing quantum workforce
• ensure Australian standards and frameworks support national interests
• build a trusted, ethical and inclusive quantum ecosystem.

Quantum Australia is the national centre for quantum growth – a consortium of industry, research and government partners. The organisation aims to:

• catalyse industry growth
• support collaborative research
• strengthen Australia’s position as a global quantum leader.

Australia’s long-term investment in quantum research has created a vibrant ecosystem. The Australian Government has provided an estimated A$1.4 billion in funding to quantum researchers and firms over the past 20-plus years.

Notable research projects and centres include:

• PsiQuantum – will establish its Asia-Pacific headquarters and build and operate successive generations of its utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer in Brisbane.
• Google – is partnering with 4 Australian universities including: Macquarie University; University of Technology Sydney (UTS); University of Sydney and UNSW – on quantum as part of its Digital Future Initiative.
• Quantum focused research institutions: Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology, Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems, and Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology.
• Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre – gives researchers access to high-performance computing, quantum and supercomputing facilities.
• Australian Quantum Alliance – forms part of the Tech Council of Australia. Its goal is to promote innovation, quantum-related jobs and economic prosperity.